Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; South Holland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in South Holland is seeking a Deputy Home Manager to assist in delivering high-quality residential support for children and young people. You will oversee care plans, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in residential childcare and strong leadership skills. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare and team leadership.
• Strong organisational, communication, and safeguarding skills.
• Flexibility for on-call duties, sleep-ins, and occasional relocation between homes.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical, emotional, and social development of young people.
• Oversee care plans, records, and administrative duties.
• Mentor and supervise staff, assist with recruitment and inductions.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and fire safety regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, cover shifts, and work across homes when required.
• Participate in training and team development.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding skills

Job description

Deputy Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Join our team in providing high-quality residential support for children and young people. You’ll assist and deputise for the Home Manager, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining a safe and supportive environment, and upholding our policies and care standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical, emotional, and social development of young people.
• Oversee care plans, records, and administrative duties.
• Mentor and supervise staff, assist with recruitment and inductions.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and fire safety regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, cover shifts, and work across homes when required.
• Participate in training and team development.

Requirements

• Experience in residential childcare and team leadership.
• Strong organisational, communication, and safeguarding skills.
• Flexibility for on-call duties, sleep-ins, and occasional relocation between homes.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in young lives.